Local items from Easton and vicinity reflect fair season
Easton fair opens next Tuesday and other county events foretell a busy week. Sheriff Stevens moved Harry Grim age to the House of Correction. registration officers to begin Monday for three days. Notable items include a large oyster supper in Hillsborough, a robbery at Stewart & Jarrell in Hillsborough, and a fatal horse collision near Greensboro. The Queen Annes cannery prospers, and Dr Dunning assisted by Dr Malone performed a delicate operation on Wm Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton Fair
Hillsborough
Denton
Ridgely
Sheriff Stevens
Harry Grimage
House of Correction
James N. Todd
Col
L. H. Gadd
Tenio G
Dover Fair
William E. Hubbard
Winchester
Baltimore
Stevens
John Henry
Hagadone
Caroline County
State Normal School
Maryland Institute
The
Agricultural College
W. B. Evans
Sadlersville
Stewart & Jarrell
Robert H. Groff & Son
Millington
Trappe River
Chesapeake
Wheeler Transportation Line
Easton Ledger
Frederick Dunning
Malone
Greensborough
Wm. H. Myers
Easton
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Talbot County Fair
Fair Association
Maryland
Virginia
Caroline
Henry Porter
Greensboro
Mr. Mitchell
Ingtesite
Bertie Han
Washington, D. C
Nanunie Thompson
Mattie Merrick
Margid Rouse
Wilmington
Annie Smith
Chestertown
Will Johnson
Lillie Jolson
Social Notes from Denton and Vicinity Rich in Visits
A Denton column lists visitors and residents with ties to Ansonia Sentinel editor J Marion Emerson. It notes editor R Harri son Collins wedding in Chestertown, Rev W R Mowbray departure for Chicago, and dozens of people from Denton and nearby towns visiting relatives, attending the World’s Fair, or planning new homes and millinery purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clarence Emerson
Ansonia Sentinel
R. A. Emerson
Sentinel
Connecticut
J. Marion Emerson
Denton Union
R. Harrison Collins
Chestertown
Elizabeth Harding
S.C. Roberts
Emamnuel Church
Collins
W. R. Mowbray
Chicago
A.S. Mowbray
Newport
E. T. Mowbray
Baltimore
Denton
Delaware
G. W. Townsend
New Jersey
Maryland Day at World's Fair Celebrated in Baltimore
Crowds gathered at the Exposition Grounds for Maryland Day events at Music Hall. Governor Brown, Cardinal Gibbons, and Ex-Congressman Findlay spoke as Miss Martha Ford and Professor McNulty joined in patriotic renditions. A notable poem by Col. Edward O Mahony honored Maryland, while officials and Baltimore leaders attended the afternoon program amid performances and readings. A counterfeit five dollar 1886 silver certificate note was noted as circulating, with details on its flaws and origin speculations. Also advertised: 150 Coal Oil at 0.0 c, offered by J. M. Beaven of Hillsboro, Md.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Servemper
Maryland
Baltimore
Christopher Columbus
George Washington
Fort McHenry
Francis Scott Key
Martha Ford
Findlay
Thomas F. McNulty
Chicago
Col
Edward O'Mahony
J.C. Chandler
Col. O'Mahony
Governor Brown
New York
Grant
The Last of the Peach Season
The peach season ends with about six thousand carloads shipped via the Delaware railroad and its branches. Thousands of packages reached Baltimore by steamboat, and local packers used a large portion. Output is unusually heavy yet prices have been low, averaging around fifteen cents per basket. Early sales were strong but overall returns were discouraging during bulk marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware Railroad
Baltimore
Harvest Hone Meeting At M E Church Draws Praise
Aynon notes a Harvest Hone gathering at the M E Church on Sunday praised for tasteful trimmings by a young ladies committee and a notably eloquent sermon from the minister on the sowing and reaping theme. Citizens visited Williamsburg to surprise their pastor with a donation and supper, sharing social merriment. Ta dies Mite Society reorganizes electing Miss Lida Williams president and other officers. Carpenters repair the schoolhouse for opening next Monday. Miss Lida Williams returns from a Delaware visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aynon
M. E
Williamsburg
Tadies Mite Society
Lida Williams
Martha Hubbard
Emma Trice
George Williams
James Trice
Farm quarrel ends in severed hand injury in town
Margiel report says two Black farm workers George Wilkinson and Herman Minus clashed over farm work near town across the Delaware line. Minus struck Wilkinson with a corn knife nearly severing the hand. Wilkinson received medical care from Dr. Eccles and a large bone fragment was removed. Alonzo Vane has regained speech after about six weeks of paralysis.
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George Wilkinson
Herman Minus
James Williams
Delaware Line
Minus
Wilkinson
Eccles
Alonzo Vane
Concord birthday party at Miss Levy Williamson home
Concord Mississippi notes a birthday party for Miss Levy Williamson daughter of N P Williamson. The evening featured pleasant games and refreshments of lemonade cake and confectionaries before guests departed. Also mentions Miss Emma Byerngain returning to Conference Academy Dover and an overstock sale of South Bend Plows by J M Beaven Hillsboro Md.
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Levy
N. P. Williamson
Emma Bvyerngain
Conference Academy
Dover
South Bend
J. M. Beaven
Hillsboro
Fine Hop at Mozart Hall in Greensborough
A Friday night youth dance at Mozart Hall drew unusually large crowds with dancing starting at nine and continuing late. Music was supplied by Greensborough Orchestra. attendees included Emma Redden, Iva Whitby, Mamie Evitts, and many others from Denton, Philadelphia, Henderson, Middletown, Richmond, Wilmington, Centreville, Baltimore, Moore's Mill, and more, with numerous Misses and Messrs. showing up for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensborough
Mozart Hall
Greensborough Orchestra
Emma Redden
Iva Whitby
Mamie Evitts
Messrs
Charles Stevens
A. G. Towers
C. G. Griffin
Alexander Tardeastle, Jr
H. Cooper
G. C. Skirvin
Ormond Downes
Denton
Whiteleysburg
Sallie Walker
Calvin Satterfield
Richmond
H. C. Hollis
Wilmington
Arthur Wooters
J. Harry Rose
Cordova
Palmer Goldsborough
Charles Tucker
Centreville
D. M. R. Calbreth
Baltimore
Morgan Beaston
Chestertown
Annabel
Laura Moore
Moore’s Mill
Ella Horsey
Water Rail Hunting And Local News In September
Gunners anticipate fine sport pursuing the water rail with rails said to be plentiful around marshes on the Upper Choptank. The article notes the rail as a mysterious migratory bird and cites varied behavior and feeding in wild oats. Also reported are details from Ocraz City Missouri on a Democratic Convention ballot tally of 4400 and a forthcoming session on September 21. Nearby town notes list visitors, school appointments, and new teachers at Garey, Nichols, and Preston academies with multiple local residents mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choptunk
Easton Fair Guests and Local Happenings
Easton Fair draws distinguished guests including Vice President Stevenson and several senators and governors who plan to visit September 20. Reports cover local arrests, legal notes, weather predictions, peach season profits, tax collection progress, a fire destroying a cider mill, probate filings, subscriptions notices, Jewish New Year celebrations, obituaries, and upcoming local meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Higgins
Talbot Fair Association
Stevenson
Backburn
Kentucky
Higgins and Gray
Delaware
Walthal
Mississippi
Faulkner
West Virginia
Gibson
Maryland
Reynolds
Brown
Brattan
Poe
Queen Anne's
Henderson
Hicks
Earth
Vulcan
Mercury
Deakyne
Greensboro
Marydel
Federalsburg
Preston
Harmony
Hillsboro
Federalsburg Courier
Riley E. Farnsworth
Chapel District
Talbot County
Charles W. Smith
Gurney Knotts
J. W. Knotts
Joseph W. Gibson
James A. Lane
Frederick Norris
Denton Cemetery
Messenger
Joshua Anthony
Jerusalem
Rail line needed to boost Maryland Delaware Peninsula
Despite hard times, drought and low prices, farmers on the Maryland Delaware Peninsula sold a record peach crop. Every steamer from the Choptank Chester and Nanticoke rivers carries Baltimore bound goods. The Eastern Shore seeks improved transportation to become North America’s garden spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Morning Herald
Maryland-Delaware
Chester
Nanticoke
Baltimore
North America
Hindu Mission Lectures At Denton Church
Rev George F Hopkins lectured on Indian missions at Denton M E Church describing progress and challenges in heathen lands. His wife spoke and Indian natives shared songs as a collection for the cause was taken. Plus clergy notes and upcoming services across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Hopkins
M. E. Church
Denton
Mr. Hopkins
T. F. Tabler
Williston
Journal
South Lebanon
Concord
Bloomery
Piqua
G. W. Townsend
Townsend
Music Hall
Easton
W. M. Warner
Roesville
M. E
Eastern Shore urged to build Elkton Peninsula rail line
The Baltimore Sun reports Eastern Shore papers press the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to construct a branch from Elkton down the Peninsula. Den TON JOURNAL notes the line was chartered and would pass through a country needing better transport. Centreville Observer believes counties would subscribe to stock. growers seek quicker routes to markets, especially Philadelphia and Baltimore fruit trade.
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Baltimore Sun
Eastern Shore
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Elkton
Denton Journal
Centreville Observer
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Taxpayers settle dues and progress on district road
Forty eight taxpayers paid dues at the treasurer on Tuesday. Several thousand dollars have been paid into the treasury this month. Many citizens in the Fourth district sign a protest against the Levi Voshell road from Linchester river to Cheptank. Road overseers from various parts of the county appeared before the commissioners, with accounts audited and paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth District
Levi Voshell
Linchester River
Cheptank
Oyster supper and social at Shiloh M P Church this week
The ladies of Shiloh M P Church hosted an oyster supper and ice cream social on Thursday afternoon and evening. A horse belonging to Ed ward Lord was fatally injured after a severe kick from its mate. Tomato shortages slow canning houses Millard and Andrews Carroll. Peach harvest appears largest yet in the area. Kate Noble to spend winter in Baltimore. Maryland Steamboat Company schedule to begin Monday with Ida and Joppa routes to Baltimore and multiple intermediate stops. Local mills are ready to supply flooring siding ceiling shingles and other building materials at low prices.
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David S. Stayer
Ridgely
George and
Richards
Mamie McShane
Baltimore
Charles McShane
A. R. Brigden
Charles E. Turner
Central Avenue
Edward Saulsbury
Flick
Lindinan
Lima
Isaac Hyner
A. T. Warren
New York
T. W. Jones
Andrew Frazer
Elizabeth, N. J
Thomas A. Smith
Shiloh M. P
Edward Lord
Canning House
Millard
Andrews & Carroll
Kate Noble
Maryland Steamboat Company
Ida
Joppa
Denton
Lyford
Williston
Two Johns
Dover Bridge
Medford's
Oyster Shell Point
Cambridge
Oxford
Double Mills
Easton
Corners
Tilghian’s
J. M. Beaven
Hillsboro
Fisher boy sketches shore scene in quiet southern day
A fisher boy draws near the distant shore as an artist settles to capture the moment. The scene unfolds in a bright southern land with calm air and reflective mood.
Died Deax 1893 child and weddings noted
Death notice for Henry E Dean aged 9 years and 13 days on September 7 1893. Includes poem and family references. Marriages recorded Teat McDaniel in Busick M E Church and Prettyman Curry at 339 South Fifth St Philadelphia. Local notice from Greensborough Free Press and Beaven Hillsboro Md merchandise offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deax
Henry E
Charles W
Lillie M. Dean
Panenta
Train Schedules Outline Post Monday Sept 4 1899
After Monday September 4 1899 the train timetable lays out connections at Clayton with various lines and stations listed. The fragment mentions train times around 10 to 1 in the afternoon and references managers and local stops in multiple towns including Oxford Trappe Cordova Queen Ridgely Greensboro Goldsboro Henderson Marydel Slaughter Hartley Kenton Clayton Sour Mall and Meaware.
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Oxford
Trappe
Baston
Chapel
Cordova
Queen al Ridgely
Greensboro
Goldsboro
Slaughter
Hartley
Kenton
Clayton
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Ailrive
D&c. K
Goo A.mm
R.m
D&c
Circuit Court
the Local Department
Dasses
Lizzie E. Pippin
Atlantic City
J. M. Barry
Tiane Sigler
First Avenue
Day Bros. & Co
John W. Boyer
Minnie Fields
Frederick
William Whiteley
Mary Lobstein
Madie Thomas
Crossedore—Ledger
Caddie Short
Harrington
B. H. Johnson
Rosa Williams
Carrie Legg
Kent Island
Lois Butler
Elmer Horsey
Burrsville
Lenora Valliant
William E. Brown
Helen Filbert
Pottstown
Della Wright
East Denton
Mollie Wilkinson
Sue H. Kurtz
Winchester, Va
William H. Anderson
J. H. VanGesel
Henry Irwin
H. E. Ramsdell
George W. Townsend
Gus. Wooters
F. A. Johnson
Jennie
Grace Fisher
Col. McCarter
Bridgeville
George A. Fisher
C. E. Downes
Pennell Cooper
Norfolk
William E. Lord, Esq
Jessie Kerr
W. H. Smith
R. W. Richards
Second Avenue
F. P. Herr
Altoona
White
Call
Tillon
A. Murray Fisk
Dunkirk
N. Y
J. D. Ramsdell
W. A. Kachiline
Bath
John V. Dungan
Miss Lee
Smyrna
T. L. Day
John Ve le Findlay
L’eople
Atute
Bays
McHenry
Margiel
Mozart Hal
Ocrax Ciry
First Judicial Circuit
Democratic Convention
Dorchester
Public School News
Sarah A. Collins
Garey’s School
Lulu Gullett
Nichols
Andersontown
Hynson
W. A. Gillon
N. C
Preston Academy
Belle Percy
Ella Whiteley
Stephens
Maryland Agricultural College
James R. Clement
Levy Court
Orphans’ Court
School Board
George
Central Committee
M. A. Hargadine
Felton
Indies
Nantes
Colored M. E. Church
J. H. Cooper
Hurlock
Tata
Julia
A Grand Musical College
Broad Street Conservatory of Music
South Broad Street
Musical Colleges of America
Gilbert R. Combs
Combs
Greensborough Free Press
Delaware and
P.M
Clayton Wition
H.F. Kenney
S. M. Purvest
General Mann RL. Houtrtary
Maury C. Moore
Edward T. Moore
Equity
Edwin GC. Fields
Brigden & Ramsdell
Ridgely, Ata
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